Works by Eminent Writers in Handsomely Bound Sets, Biographies, Histories, and General Literature: The Library Removed from Ophir Hall, Purchase, New York, Residence of the Late Mrs. Whitelaw Reid
New York, New York: American Art Association / Anderson Galleries, Inc., 1936. Softcover. Tan paper wraps, 103 pp., no illus. VG- (Some wear to extremities, some writing on cover). Item #151763
Title on cover: The Splendid Library Removed from Ophir Hall, Purchase, New York, Residence of the Late Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. The catalogue of a two-day sale of 540 lots. Books are listed in alpha order by author surname for easy browsing. Many first editions and fine volumes listed. Elizabeth Mills Reid (1858-1931) was a philantrophist for the nursing profession long before she married New York Tribune editor Whitelaw Reid (1837-1912). Together they made donations to a variety of places, including Columbia University.
Price: $29.97